Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mouthed (down)
Verb
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Aaron Ekblad, who scored three goals in the regular season, put away a goal after a flurry of activity in front of the net.—
Adam Lichtenstein,
Sun Sentinel,
15 May 2025 -
According to the bride, the wedding celebrant told the guests multiple times ahead of the nuptials that phones had to be put away per the couple's request.—
Erin Clack,
People.com,
15 May 2025
Verb
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Hartig snatched up the reins, putting down the rifle.—
Louise Erdrich,
New Yorker,
25 May 2025
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Chilling at the beach The sand around the Lake Worth Beach Pier (more formally, the William O. Lockhart Municipal Pier) has always been a popular place to fish, surf or put down a blanket to chill by the water, with plenty of local dining and shopping options.—
Ben Crandell,
Sun Sentinel,
23 May 2025
Verb
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Over time, digested in larger quantities, this entertainment sands away the distinctions between this and that until context collapses into a river of color and sound.—
Helen Holmes,
New York Times,
22 Jan. 2025
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Refined carbs are rapidly digested, affecting blood sugar levels greatly.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
18 Jan. 2025
Verb
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But when they're swallowed, those beads quickly expand to many times their original size, causing bowel blockages.—
Ryan Murphy,
The Indianapolis Star,
24 Dec. 2024
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Tiny batteries used to power items like remote controls or small electronic toys are extremely dangerous if swallowed.—
Ryan Murphy,
The Indianapolis Star,
24 Dec. 2024
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“Mouthed (down).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mouthed%20%28down%29. Accessed 30 May. 2025.
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